Technical Coordinator

Bellway; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading house builder in the UK is seeking a Technical Coordinator to support technical management across multiple projects. This role involves overseeing design processes, managing utilities, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have architectural drawing experience, a technical background, and strong organizational skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural drawing.
• Experience with medium-rise complex developments.
• Knowledge of building regulations and NHBC standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical aspects of multiple projects.
• Manage design process for accurate information and timelines.
• Liaise with commercial and site teams for budget management.

Skills

Understanding of building techniques

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Strong communication skills

Proficient IT skills

Education

Degree level or HNC/HND in a technical subject

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are working towards becoming a more inclusive employer that values and respects individual differences in the workplace.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Thames Valley Division is looking to recruit a Technical Coordinator to join the Division’s Technical team.

The Role

The role of Technical Coordinator will be to support the technical manager in the management and overseeing of technical matters across multiple projects from conception to completion.

Principal accountabilities of the role include :

• Oversee all technical aspects across multiple projects of varying complexity
• Manage the design process to secure accurate and comprehensive sets of information from the outset including management tendering and appointment of design consultants
• Procurement and management of utilities / services and warranties and management of fees budget
• Discharge of planning & building regulation conditions
• Validating conveyance plans and easements
• Managing and satisfying regulatory bodies such as Planning, Building Control, and the Fire Brigade
• Control and issue of site information and drawings
• Liaise with the Commercial department to ensure all relevant orders are in place and budgets / cost to complete are accurate
• Work with the site and sales teams to provide support as necessary

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

• Architectural drawing experience
• Brown and green-field housing experience
• Exposure to medium-rise complex developments
• Experience and knowledge of building regulations and current NHBC standards is desirable
• Experience working as a coordinator / within a technical function for a volume house builder is desirable

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified to degree level or HNC / HND in a technical subject with relevant experience
• CSCS card or equivalent
• Current full UK driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

• Good understanding of building techniques, materials and regulations
• Good knowledge of CDM regulations
• Strong communication, listening, presentation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
• Ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
• Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems.
• Committed to diversity and inclusion

Working Conditions

• Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings
• Willing to be flexible in respect to day-to-day duties and hours worked
• Core hours

In return we can offer you :

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to discounts and benefits portal
• ShareSave Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life assurance
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Earn and Learn Opportunities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.